Of course, so many of those yummy salads we get when we are dining out at restaurants have loads of hidden sugar and salt, which is why we crave them. You may have heard this before, but research\u00a0has shown that our taste buds regenerate approximately every 10-14 days. This is super important information, because it\u00a0means we can retrain our taste buds to want and appreciate<\/em> less sugar and salt. As we start to lower our intake of both of these flavor enhancers, we will start to\u00a0notice the natural\u00a0goodness real food provides. And on the flip side, it will also be obvious when we eat too much…which is a great thing.<\/p>\n My goal when creating this recipe was to make something that checked off all the boxes…whole foods, fruits, vegetables, healthy carbs, lean protein, and heart-loving fats. Having this combo helps the salad be ultra-filling and satisfying, since they each provide energy at different times. And as a busy mom with a toddler…let’s just say I need alllllll the energy.<\/p>\n [amd-yrecipe-recipe:14]<\/p>\n Even better,\u00a0this salad makes four servings, so feel free to prep on the weekend and enjoy a quick, weekday lunch or a delicious dinner. And if you are on the hunt for more tasty\u00a0salad recipes, check out my Lemon Garlic Shrimp Salad that I recently shared with Julianne Hough<\/a>.<\/p>\n Need some more meal inspiration? Download my free 7 day diabetes meal plan today by clicking the button below. It is jam-packed with all the comfort foods you crave!<\/p>\n \u00a0![\"Blueberry](\"https:\/\/www.lorizanini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lori-zanini-0283-1024x683.jpg\")
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